Most recent update - May 19 2007

< Deadline for UCC hotel rates is May 7.

There are four kinds of registrations
1. Full event
2. Friday-Saturday-Sunday
3. Saturday only
4. Youth ($100 for the entire time)

< REGISTRATION PACKETS

Registration packets are being mailed in advance. They will contain, in part, participant’s name tag and any ordered meal tickets. Other general packets, containing synod materials, visitor information and name tag holder, are to be picked up at individual hotels (with the exception of those staying at the Hilton who will pick up packets at the Civic Center).These general packets will be available Thursday evening from 6 – 8:00 p.m. and on Friday morning.

All downtown hotels are filled up but there are plenty of rooms available elsewhere.

Special needs 800 Number - Contact Karen Pfeiffer at (860) 953-7105 or revkarenlpeiffer@sbcglobal.net.

An 800 number is being added for people with mobility needs who are staying at surrounding hotels to let the committee know of their specific needs

The Civic Center hallways are not as wide as a newer convention center – it will be more difficult for scooters but the overall distances to cover are shorter.

· There is only one elevator with “handicapped” access

· Accessible restrooms are limited

FOOD - BOX LUNCH FOR SATURDAY IN THE CITY

There are no sponsored meals on Saturday but a box lunch can be ordered from the Hilton at a cost of $10 for Saturday – to pre-order a box lunch: access your synod registration; go to the “sponsored meal” page; order the lunch you prefer; pay for it with a credit card. The packets to be picked up at individual hotels will have information about local restaurants. Vendors are available within the Civic Center.

Transportation from airport

To utilize this service, which will pick you up and take you back to the airport, you must register in advance https://www.doublea.com/airportshuttle/default.asp - the cost is $22.95 for the round trip and must be prepaid
If several people are traveling together, it will probably be cheaper to take a cab

· Sunday morning

Community groups will meet in hotels between 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Shuttles will begin running about 11:00 a.m.

· Twelve pieces of business to be considered are posted on the UCC website

All delegates are randomly assigned to a committee
Each committee is assigned some pieces of business and the delegates prepare a recommendation
They will meet Sunday evening and Monday morning

· The exhibit schedule is in the handbook on page 11

· There is a preliminary floor plan

· The exhibit hall is small and there have been more requests for space than normal so it is taking longer to get set up

· They are involving as many people as possible

· Move in dates are Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday morning

· Shuttles cannot accommodate exhibit materials

· All bags of any kind will be physically checked upon entry into the Civic Center

· No food or drink may be brought into the Civic Center (not unlike most similar venues)

· We are asking to see if they might be less stringent for those with diabetes, etc.

· Many vendors are inside the Civic Center so food and drink are available

· Shuttle service from hotels to the Civic Center

Thursday evening 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. until midnight (last shuttle leaves midnight)
Saturday through the end of Synod 6:30 a.m. until midnight

· The historical DVD is ready and available at the warehouse – other Synod promotional items (caps, cups, etc.) are also available now for sale

See also General Synod 2007 - Synod Week Preview for UCC DM.

Registration

Registration for UCC DM board members and representatives has been completed.
Visit General Synod at UCC

 Other persons with disabilities are encouraged to register early. Most hotels have only a few accessible rooms.

Special Notes

 At the Civic Center for PWDs to get down to the plenary floor and from that floor out to display area will require an elevator. It will be a major bottleneck. There is one elevator and one escalator. Come a little early. Leave a little early.

 UCC DM will convey the disaster evacuation plan at the Hilton for PWDs.

Maps of the Hartford airport, Civic Center, and locations of Saturday In the City activities with descriptions for nonvisual readers will be added.

What is Where Inside the Bradley (Hartford) Airport?

Description of services within the Bradley (Hartford) Airport

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